Thursday, July 17, 2014

Lunch with Richard A.

Full-size ( approximately 30" x 36")

I got to have lunch and catch up today with Richard A. It's always fun to catch up with him and find out what's going on in Santa Fe. The conversation always gets around to new art in the city, new places to eat, and crazy clients.

At the restaurant, I picked up the Santa Fe Reporter Best of Santa Fe issue. This is a small weekly magazine that reports on local news and culture. I don't normally read it, but always like the "best of" issues of anything.

Today I'm creating a finished blanket. I'm calling this a blanket instead of a quilt because there were only five pieces on the front and a solid back. There is batting between the front and back, but the quilting is only in the seams of the pieces. Dr. Mc … you knew I had to make something with foxes on it.

About Me

I live in Houston with my sweet husband and smallish fluffy dog. As an adult, I've raised two daughters and enjoyed a successful career in marketing communications as a consultant and copywriter. Alas, my daughters don't need me to mother them anymore and it seems some think I'm over the hill and no longer beneficial in my field. HA! Fortunately, I still have lots of creative thoughts and ideas, so I've established a second career as a craftsperson who sews purses, totes, aprons, pillows, t-shirt quilts, etc. from antique, vintage and reclaimed fabrics and trims. I also enjoy upcycling old tin canisters into jewelry. And since I became a first-time grandmother in August 2014, I enjoy making baby blankets, quilts, burp cloths, etc. I started this blog to encourage myself to create at least one item every day, whether it's something sewn, upcycled or marketing related. Why? Because I AM RELEVANT!